1.   High interest rates were prolonging the recession.

2.   And some analysts believe the relatively small operations that DaimlerChryslerAG and the Toyota Motor Corp. have in Argentina could be in jeopardy if the recession here is prolonged.

3.   And since business investment plays a key role in stimulating the economy, when corporations back off from expanding, it can cause or prolong a recession.

4.   He indicated that he would like to sign a bill supporting such a plan before Christmas so as not to prolong the recession.

5.   Other analysts said that the real culprit in prolonging the recession was the real estate market.

6.   That has simply prolonged the recession.

7.   But economists now say the rising yen will dampen the recovery and could even prolong the recession.

8.   Further delays in tackling the financial crisis will prolong the recession.